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What Does This Urine And Stool Test Of Infant Indicate?
Hi I m a mother of a baby boy which is now 3 months old. He has some issue of diearha from a month I ve tried every thing going to the doctors many time then I go to the stool and urine test in stool test there is a heavy growth of klebsiella aerogenes comes and in urine test only ketones and nitrite comes negative,so what you suggest me to handle this problem
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hi,
Klebsiella aerogenes in the stool sample suggest that your baby may have a bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The presence of ketones in the urine may indicate that your baby is not getting enough calories or may have a metabolic disorder. The negative nitrite test suggests that there is no urinary tract infection.
It is important to consult with your pediatrician to determine the cause of diarrhea and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. They may recommend further testing or a course of antibiotics to treat the infection. Additionally, it is essential to ensure your baby is getting enough calories and fluids and monitor for signs of dehydration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Klebsiella aerogenes in the stool sample suggest that your baby may have a bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The presence of ketones in the urine may indicate that your baby is not getting enough calories or may have a metabolic disorder. The negative nitrite test suggests that there is no urinary tract infection.
It is important to consult with your pediatrician to determine the cause of diarrhea and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. They may recommend further testing or a course of antibiotics to treat the infection. Additionally, it is essential to ensure your baby is getting enough calories and fluids and monitor for signs of dehydration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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